Current
microalgal health food R & D activities in China
S.
Liang, X. Liu, F. Chen, Z. Chen-2004
Hydrobiologia,
512(1-3): 45-48
Abstract:
The
major microalgal genera presently cultivated in China are Spirulina and
Chlorella. They are initially manufactured in the form of algal biomass or
extracts by the food industry. The biomass is then used for producing a
variety of health products such as tablets, capsules, powder or for
extracting bioactive ingredients such as beta-carotene, and phycocyanin. The
algal biomass is supplemented to noodles, breads, biscuits, candies, ice
cream, bean curd and other common foods as food additives so as to enhance
their nutritive and health values. The extracts are mainly used to enrich
liquid foods such as health drink, soft drink, tea, beer or spirits.
(The
College of Food Engineering & Biotechnology, South China University of
Technology, E-mail: fesliang@scut.edu.cn )